MAP: Find your nearest cooling center in Houston

HOUSTON - Houstonians who need a way to beat the heat this summer can visit any of the 11 cooling centers that have been opened in the city thanks to Reliant Energy.

The centers will be open until the end of September, according to Elizabeth Killinger, a Reliant executive. They are free and open to the public and will provide bottled water, snacks and entertainment, in addition to air conditioning.